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Location in CambridgeshireChilderley Gate sits where the marker shows within the county.

38,022
Population
12,187
Households
8 / 10
Deprivation decile
Among least deprived
12
Schools nearby
£77,582
Avg. household income
1,462
Businesses
227
People per km²
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About Childerley Gate

Childerley Gate is located in Cambridgeshire, within the CB23 postcode area of England. It lies in a rural part of the county, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The area is characterised by its quiet, peaceful environment and is close to the village of Childerley, which offers local amenities including a church and a small community centre. The surrounding landscape features rolling fields and hedgerows, typical of the Cambridgeshire countryside. Access to the area is via minor roads, with the nearest major road being the A10, which connects to nearby towns such as Saffron Walden and Cambridge. The locality is popular with walkers and cyclists who enjoy the scenic routes through the surrounding farmland. The village has a long history, with records indicating settlement dating back to the medieval period.

School Ratings in Childerley Gate

There are 21 schools in and around Childerley Gate. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Childerley Gate

The average property price is £450K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £566K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Childerley Gate

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Childerley Gate, with 12 recorded incidents in May 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Childerley Gate

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Childerley Gate ranks among the least deprived areas in England. Employment levels are strong, with low rates of working-age exclusion from the labour market. Household incomes are generally above the national average.

Healthcare in Childerley Gate

There are 8 GP surgeries within three miles of Childerley Gate, the nearest being Gpsi Dermatology Serv Monkfield Camb (2 miles away).

Local Data for Childerley Gate

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Property Prices 5,092 sales

Average Price £450K
£300 , £50.1M
Detached £566K 2,046
Semi £351K 1,286
Terraced £281K 1,156
Flat £205K 397

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

15 Primary
2 Secondary
4 Other
Good 11
Requires improvement 1

Ofsted ratings for schools in the CB23 postcode area.

Caldecote Primary School Primary Good 0.4 miles Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles The Vine Inter-Church Primary School Primary Good 1.5 miles Jeavons Wood Primary School Primary 1.9 miles Cambourne Child and Family Centre 2 miles Monkfield Park Primary School Primary Good 2.2 miles Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School Primary Good 2.3 miles Comberton Village College Secondary 2.5 miles Meridian Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Bourn CofE Primary Academy Primary Good 2.7 miles Cambourne Village College Secondary 2.8 miles The Starship Children's Centre 3 miles

Household Income in Childerley Gate ONS 2023

The average total household income in Childerley Gate is approximately £77,582 a year before tax, 40% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £53,242. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Childerley Gate £77,582
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £53,242.

Businesses in Childerley Gate ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,462 active businesses based in Childerley Gate, around 38 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 26 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

1,462 Total businesses
38 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 90%
Small, 10-49 9%
Medium, 50-249 2%
Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Childerley Gate IMD 2025

Childerley Gate is one of the least deprived areas in England according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment opportunities are widely accessible and household incomes tend to sit comfortably above the national average. The area benefits from strong local services and a settled, established community.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
9/10
Education
9/10
Health
9/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
7/10
Children 0-15 23%
Working age 63%
Older 65+ 14%
8,620 Children (0-15) 23%
23,826 Working Age 63%
5,572 Older (65+) 15%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 15.4% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 10.5% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Childerley Gate 56 crimes · May 2026

Low Crime Area

Childerley Gate records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Violence & sexual offences is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled town with a strong sense of community.

Violence & Sexual Offences 24
Anti-Social Behaviour 12
Criminal Damage & Arson 7
Public Order 4
Vehicle Crime 4
Other Theft 3
Drugs 1
Other Crime 1
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Shepreth Train Station 7.4 miles
Foxton Train Station 7.6 miles
Shelford (Cambs) Train Station 8.2 miles
Meldreth Train Station 9.1 miles
Waterbeach Train Station 9.5 miles
St Neots Train Station 9.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Highfields 0 yards Caldecote 0.6 miles Hardwick 1.2 miles Cambourne 1.9 miles Toft 2 miles Knapwell 2.2 miles Madingley 2.6 miles Kingston 2.6 miles Dry Drayton 2.6 miles Bourn 2.6 miles Green End 2.6 miles Comberton 2.6 miles

Local Government

District South Cambridgeshire
County Cambridgeshire
Ward Barrington
Constituency South Cambridgeshire
Parish Little Eversden
Region East of England

Home Ownership in Childerley Gate

Of the 14,916 households in and around Childerley Gate, 72% are owned, 13% are socially rented and 14% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 72% Social rented 13% Private rented 14%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Childerley Gate.

Frequently Asked Questions about Childerley Gate

What is the population of Childerley Gate?
Childerley Gate has a population of approximately 38,022 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Childerley Gate?
The average property in and around Childerley Gate sold for about £450,440, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 29% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Childerley Gate a deprived area?
Childerley Gate sits among the least deprived areas in England, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 8 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Childerley Gate?
Childerley Gate is covered by the CB23 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Childerley Gate?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Childerley Gate, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Childerley Gate?
The nearest railway station to Childerley Gate is Shepreth Train Station, about 7.4 miles away.

Streets in CB23 30 shown View all streets

A14 1 A428 2 Acorn Avenue 1 Acorn Lane 1 Akerly Drive 1 Albacore Road 1 Albemarle Road 1 Alder Drive 1 Allen's Close 2 Almond Grove 1 Alms Hill 1 Anson Road 2 Apley Way 2 Apple Tree Close 1 Appletrees 4 Arbour Close 1 Ash Tree Court 1 Ashmead Drive 1 Athlone Close 1 Auberry Way 1 B1046 1 Back Lane 7 Badcock Road 2 Bakers Close 1 Bakers Field 1 Baldwins Close 1 Bar Hill perimeter bridleway 1 Baron's Way 1 Barrons Way 2 Barrow Lane 1

Postcodes in CB23 50 shown View all postcodes

CB23 1AA CB23 1AB CB23 1AD CB23 1AE CB23 1AF CB23 1AG CB23 1EN CB23 1ER CB23 1ES CB23 1ET CB23 1EU CB23 1EW CB23 1EX CB23 1EY CB23 1EZ CB23 1GL CB23 1HA CB23 1HB CB23 1HD CB23 1HE CB23 1HF CB23 1HG CB23 1HH CB23 1HJ CB23 1HL CB23 1HN CB23 1HP CB23 1HQ CB23 1HR CB23 1HT CB23 1HU CB23 1HW CB23 1JA CB23 1JB CB23 1JD CB23 1JE CB23 1JF CB23 1JG CB23 1JH CB23 1JJ CB23 1JL CB23 1JN CB23 1JP CB23 1JQ CB23 1JR CB23 1JS CB23 1JT CB23 1JU CB23 1JW CB23 1JX